F6E2
Amana Water Inlet Valve Stuck Open

Dishwasher displays F6E2 and may overfill or show erratic fill levels.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Mechanically stuck inlet valve, debris in valve seat, control board not shutting off power to valve

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Immediately turn off the water supply and power if the dishwasher is overfilling.

  • Observe valve behavior: With power off, if water continues to flow into the dishwasher, the valve is mechanically stuck open.
  • Inspect for debris: Remove the inlet valve and check for debris lodged in the valve seat. Light debris may be cleaned out, but replacement is usually recommended.
  • Check control output: If water only flows when power is on, but does not stop at the correct level, test the control board output to the valve for proper switching.

Repair action: Replace the water inlet valve if it leaks or sticks open. If the valve is good but the board continues to power it incorrectly, replace the main control board.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Water Inlet Valve
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